Beyonce Covers Flaunt Magazine

Beyonce decides to bare it all for the newest issue of Flaunt Magazine.

Beyonce continues to find her way in the headlines as she decides to strip down and bare it all for the cover of Flaunt Magazine.

Inside the magazine spread, the 31-year old singer talks about being a gay icon, what bores her the most, the criticism surrounding her Pepsi deal, and much more. Below, are a few excerpts from her interview.

A picnic planner is hoping to get lucky with his/her picnic companion. What’s in the picnic basket?A cozy blanket, red wine, fruit, ’90s R&B playing on my iPod. I don’t think you need much else.

Gay men are drawn to you and empowered by you, as they have been to “gay icons” Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Cher, and Madonna. What is it about you, and those women, that gay men love?I’m flattered if I’m in the company of those great women. I think they love that we are bold, unafraid to love, and flaunt our sexuality and strength.

Some were critical at your participating in a Pepsi campaign after you moved your body for childhood obesity. Where is the balance between your career objectives and your philanthropy?Pepsi is a brand I’ve grown up seeing my heroes collaborate with. The company respects musicians and artistry. I wouldn’t encourage any person, especially a child, to live life without balance. When you work out, take care of your body, rehearse as hard as I rehearsed in the commercial, I think it’s great to have a Pepsi or Diet Pepsi when you want one. It’s all about choices.

You have always carefully sculpted your image and controlled public access to your off-stage life. Is there anything to envy about stars who don’t care about safeguarding their private lives?I have chosen to keep certain aspects of my life private. But I also love sharing what makes me happy, especially through photography.